Nov 15, 1996
Accident
Destroyed SPRINGFIELD, MO
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to set the altimeter to the current setting given by the controller resulting in the aircraft altimeter reading 260 feet higher than the actual aircraft altitude. Factors involved were pilot fatigue, weather conditions at approach minimums, and a tailwind.
NTSB CHI97FA027